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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.63, 10,998.09 and 4,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.63, 10,998.09 and 4,432.76 is: 6,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.63 : 10,998.09 = 4,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.63/10,998.09 = 4,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.63x = 10,998.09 × 4,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.63x = 48,751,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,751,871.26/7,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.21

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